Vance Kelly - How Can I Miss You, When You Won't Leave (2017)

If you are interested in hearing the most contemporary sounds in blues today, one need to look no further than Chicago`s own journeyman, Vance Kelly. On any given Friday or Saturday night in the city, Vance can be found at clubs such as Kingston Mines. Buddy Guy; Legends. B,L.U.E S. and Rosas Lounge leading a tight ensemble of players on a Journey though standard 12-bar blues, funky soul and R&B as well as contemporary post-funk guitar workouts. Vance Kelly is a musical sponge His style of song writing belies all the musical influences in his life - from gospel and blues in his earlier years to disco and funk while playing in the late 19705. Muddy Waters and 8.8. King, like for many musicians, were major influencers on Vances playing. One of his touchestone career moves was in the late 19805~early 1990s when he was minted to be a member in AC Reeds Sparkplugs and KOKO TAYLORS Bluesband. Three years gigging with the group helped him to polish both his songwriting and performance skills. 2017 he got the Chicago Blues Hall Of Fame Award,1995 he got a Living Blues Award for his first Wolf Records CD,CALL ME.